StanJr Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 I love Ghostbusters, but I cannot get under that blasted Gozer the Gozerian's favorite avatar! Does anybody have any advice or techinques to make running under the monster any easier? I recall doing it as a kid and thinking I had just done the most difficult thing in the world, now I remember why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 I have no clue what yer talkin about as i havent played that game in over 15 years but isnt it Dag-gummed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 16, 2002 Author Share Posted June 16, 2002 At the end, when your PK reaches 9999, you have to run under the Marshmallow man's legs as he jumps back and forth. And it is as hard as where this guy lives!!!!!! And I have heard it both ways "dad" and "dag." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 Stan, you and your hijinks! Can't help you much here, I grew up addicted to the NES version, and you thankfully don't have to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasty Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 I remember I used to do it on the C64.. Stan, what's with the 2600 version? Isn't the guy jumping left and right? Ciao, Rasty.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 right, he jumps back and forth, left to right, right to left. And as he does, he tends to drop a leg down and squish you! You gotta have mad skillz to get past him! Still trying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Growing up, I had a friend who could do it. I have been trying for 15 years and haven't done it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 I'm pretty sure it's "dad-gummed" properly, with "daggummed" the "dammit" equivalent of "damn it". C.f. "daggummit". My proposed etymology is that it's a "judas priest" (from "Jesus Christ") version of "God damn it" (i.e. less blasphemous, but used as an invective the way the more blasphemous phrases are). goddammit -> (intentional switch) dadgommit -> (vowel change) dadgummit -> (made from invective to adjective) dadgummed -> (consonant softened) daggummed Compare this to "doggone" too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 I'm pretty sure it's "dad-gummed" properly, with "daggummed" the "dammit" equivalent of "damn it". C.f. "daggummit". My proposed etymology is that it's a "judas priest" (from "Jesus Christ") version of "God damn it" (i.e. less blasphemous, but used as an invective the way the more blasphemous phrases are). goddammit -> (intentional switch) dadgommit -> (vowel change) dadgummit -> (made from invective to adjective) dadgummed -> (consonant softened) daggummed Compare this to "doggone" too... **Makes sweeping hand motion from the front towards the back of his head** "Whoosh!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 yes, but Russ, how do I get under the dad-gummed thing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitfall Harry Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Dad-gum and carn sarn it! You gummy-fingered weasel whippers and yer durn blasted gibbledee gee! I'll be hog tied and horn swoggled before-un a frickin' chicken-lick of you joystick jigglin' jooger jacks reckons a marshmallow man from dazzle frasted can of spam. When are you panty-wearin' jeebly joys gonna leave yer mamsy pamsy mommy squawk in the kinniegarden and learns yerself to swear like a man! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 Yes, but Ben, how do I get past the mother******* thing? (well, you asked for it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnspike Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Well Cat my Dog. You dad-gummed yunginns ain't got that mershmellow man figgered out yet? Try this: move the first Ghostbuster along the bottom, till he's opposite the centre of the door. Then move upwards till you are right in front of the Marshmallow Man when he lands. When he takes off, walt until his feet are above your head, then push up on the joystick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 MOVE UPWARDS??????? Far as I can tell you can only move left and right in Ghostbusters building screens. I am very puzzled by your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnspike Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 My bad. I think I am remembering the C64 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitfall Harry Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I can't help you, Stan. I never got that far into the game. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I would shoot him with my photon beam and turn him into a little black and white bubble before trying to pass him. Ummm..... I dunno. I only played the c64 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 13, 2002 Author Share Posted July 13, 2002 I DID IT! I got past that puffed son of a monkey! Both men! Like I was some kind of pro. And unlike MANY atari games, once I did, I got a celebration screen. My two Ghostbusters stood outside the building screen and crossed their streams! Its so cool! I would love to tell you how I did it, but it has recently come to my attention that video game strategies are more valuable than gold, so I'll be taking this one to my grave!!!!!!! Sorry kiddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted July 13, 2002 Share Posted July 13, 2002 You took my advice and shot him with your photon beam didn't you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 13, 2002 Author Share Posted July 13, 2002 Sorry can't tell you. Its top secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted July 13, 2002 Share Posted July 13, 2002 I want my joystick back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 13, 2002 Author Share Posted July 13, 2002 Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Monkey Posted July 13, 2002 Share Posted July 13, 2002 I DID IT! I got past that puffed son of a monkey! Both men! Like I was some kind of pro. And unlike MANY atari games, once I did, I got a celebration screen. My two Ghostbusters stood outside the building screen and crossed their streams! Its so cool! Congrats... your patience has paid off.. I would have had that bastard back on the shelf LOOONG AGO! I would love to tell you how I did it, but it has recently come to my attention that video game strategies are more valuable than gold, so I'll be taking this one to my grave!!!!!!! Sorry kiddies. There is only one term for people like you... "stuffy dope". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 13, 2002 Author Share Posted July 13, 2002 Yes but I have the strategy and YOU dont, and that seems to be what matters at the end of the day, so NAH, NAH, BOO, BOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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